HC Schau & Sons Issues Allergy Alert On 'Fresh To Go' Tuscan Style Combo Sandwich

HC Schau and Son of Woodridge Illinois is recalling 3422 individual 8oz units of ‘Fresh To Go Tuscan Style Combo on Tomato Basil Bread’ because it may contain undeclared Pine Nuts (tree nuts).

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Pine Nuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through 7-Eleven retail stores.

The product is sold individually in an 8oz pack and is identified as ‘Fresh To Go Tuscan Style Combo on Tomato Basil Bread’ with the UPC number: 52548548322.

Only packs marked with the following ‘Best-by’ dates are affected:

2/28/14, 3/1/14, 3/2/14, 3/3/14, 3/4/14

To date there have been no reported illnesses associated with the affected products.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered through a review of production records that the products were prepared using Sun Dried Tomato Pesto that contained Pine Nuts. Subsequent investigation has identified that the incorrect Pesto was supplied to the company. The product labeling does not indicate the presence of Pine Nuts.

Consumers who have bought the affected product and are allergic or sensitive to Pine Nuts should not consume the product and dispose of it.

Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer on 978-716-2531 – 9am to 5pm EST, Monday to Friday.

Source: FDA